Featured Sake Vendors 2026
Namazake Paul Imports
Founded by Paul Willenberg, Namazake Paul Imports specializes in bringing small-production, traditionally crafted Japanese sake to the U.S. Their portfolio highlights breweries that emphasize regional character, heritage, and artisanal brewing techniques. Representatives from Namazake Paul Imports will be joined by a visiting Japanese sake brewer, giving guests the rare opportunity to meet the people behind the sake, ask questions, and taste their selections firsthand.
BOKEN SAKE
Founded by Daisuke Nakajima, Bōken Sake is dedicated to introducing thoughtfully crafted Japanese sake to new audiences through a carefully curated portfolio of breweries. With a focus on quality, tradition, and storytelling, Bōken works closely with producers across Japan to showcase a diverse range of styles and regional expressions. Representatives from Bōken Sake will be on hand throughout the festival to share their portfolio, answer questions, and guide guests through their selections.
NIIGATA SAKE SELECTIONS
Founded by Ataru Kobayashi, Niigata Sake Selections is dedicated to sharing the breweries and brewing traditions of Niigata Prefecture, a region celebrated for producing some of Japan's most elegant and refined sake. Working closely with family-owned breweries, the company brings a curated selection of Niigata's finest sake to the U.S., highlighting the region's clean, balanced, and food-friendly styles.
JOTO SAKE
Founded by Henry Sidel in 2005, JOTO Sake is one of the leading importers of artisanal Japanese sake in the United States. Their carefully curated portfolio features ten family-owned breweries from across Japan, each selected for its exceptional quality, unique history, and regional character.
WORLD SAKE IMPORTS
Established in 1998, World Sake Imports has spent more than 25 years introducing some of Japan's most respected breweries to the United States. Known for its commitment to refrigerated shipping and careful handling, the company represents a curated portfolio of premium sake and shochu from family-owned producers across Japan.
SHOJO'S DOJO
Founded by husband-and-wife team Haidar Hachem and Marilyn Orozco, Shōjō's Dojo is Miami's first sake brewery and a unique space dedicated to sake, craft beer, and Japanese-inspired hospitality. Alongside their own brewed sake, they champion education, community, and an approachable introduction to Japanese drinking culture.
SAKE SUKI
Founded in 2013 by Yumiko Munekyo and Jason Geiger, Sake Suki is dedicated to importing small-production, regional Japanese sake that would otherwise be difficult to find outside of Japan. Their thoughtfully curated portfolio highlights artisanal breweries and the people behind them, with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and authenticity.
ORIGAMI SAKE
Founded in Arkansas in 2021, Origami Sake is one of the first American sake breweries to brew premium sake using Arkansas-grown rice and the soft water of the Ozark Mountains. Combining traditional Japanese brewing techniques with locally sourced ingredients, Origami has quickly become recognized for producing world-class sake in the United States.
